This case study examines the digital divide in Mississippi’s Coahoma and Warren counties, where 39 percent and 25.3 percent of households, respectively, lack access to a large-screen computer. Through partnerships with the Mississippi Broadband Association, AT&T, and local organizations, Digitunity has provided residents in this area with refurbished laptop computers and connections to digital skills training and affordable internet access. While participants of these programs noted that cost and access are significant barriers to computer ownership, early outcomes show increased educational engagement and workforce participation, illustrating the importance of sustainable, community-driven solutions in rural areas.

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